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Referring to 'throughout the ages' with 千古 (qiāngǔ)
Structure
千古 + Verb/Noun
Explanation
千古 (qiāngǔ) means "throughout the ages" or "for all time," conveying a sense of great historical span. It is a classical and literary expression used to describe things that have endured across centuries. Common collocations include 千古流传 (passed down through the ages).
Examples
李白的诗歌千古流传，至今人人都能背诵。
Lǐ Bái de shīgē qiāngǔ liúchuán, zhìjīn rénrén dōu néng bèisòng.
Li Bai's poetry has been passed down through the ages, and to this day everyone can recite it.
这座古城见证了千古的历史变迁。
Zhè zuò gǔchéng jiànzhèng le qiāngǔ de lìshǐ biànqiān.
This ancient city has witnessed historical changes spanning the ages.
他写下了千古名句，后人一直传颂不衰。
Tā xiěxià le qiāngǔ míngjù, hòurén yīzhí chuánsòng bùshuāi.
He wrote timeless famous verses that later generations have continued to praise without end.